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Why Electric Sit-Stand Desks Are Transforming Work | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyOct 3, 2025Work has changed forever. For many of us, home offices have become a daily reality. For others, the return to shared workplaces has highlighted just how important comfort and wellbeing are to productivity. One solution that’s winning over home workers and businesses alike is the electric sit-stand desk.
Standing Desk Benefits | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Adrian O’BrienSept 19, 2025Working patterns have altered significantly in recent years. As there has been increased focus on remote working, hybrid working,and wellbeing, there have been increased considerationsof how spaces in which one spends time working can have an effect on productivity as well as wellbeing. One of the biggest trends in the industry is the increased use of standing workspaces.
Expert Review: Yo-Yo DESK® Pro2+ in Real-World Office Use | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Adrian O’BrienAug 27, 2025When you’re researching standing desks, the spec sheets rarely tell the whole story. What matters is how the desk performs in real office conditions: stability at full height, noise levels, usability, ergonomics, and long-term support.
Why Pay More? Desk Installation £50 | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Adrian O’BrienJune 19, 2025When choosing a standing desk, the desk itself is the main event—but installation matters too. You want it done right, quickly, and affordably. That’s why Yo-Yo DESK® offers professional installation for just £50 + VAT. Clear, simple, and fairly priced.
“Uppy Downy Desk?” – The Many Names of the Standing Desk | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyMay 15, 2025Ah, the humble standing desk — that glorious piece of kit that lifts you (literally and metaphorically) out of your chair and into better posture, sharper focus, and yes… maybe just a touch of workplace wellness superiority.
Embrace OTM – Your Opportunity to Move Starts Now! | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyApril 05, 2025As working lives have become increasingly screen-based and sedentary, it's more important than ever to break the cycle of prolonged sitting. Whether you're working at a desk, in back-to-back virtual meetings, or deep in emails, there's one simple acronym that can transform your wellbeing: OTM – Opportunity to Move.
Fact or Fiction: Are Standing Desks Bad for You? | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyMarch 05, 2025A new study has cast doubt on the benefits of standing desks, suggesting they may do more harm than good. So, should we ditch them altogether?
The Business Case for the Active Desk: A Smarter Way to Work | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyFebruary 20, 2025As we prepare for Workspace Design Show next week there will be a lot of discussion about the way we work is changing. With increasing awareness of the health impacts of prolonged sitting, businesses are seeking practical solutions to enhance employee well-being and productivity.The Active Desk provides a modern, ergonomic solution designed to promote movement, reduce workplace-related health issues, and improve overall performance.
The Dangers of Sitting Too Long: What You Need to Know | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyJanuary 15, 2025In the office or at home—sitting down is ingrained in most people's days. But staying sedentary for too long can increase the risk of serious health conditionslike cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, due in part to vascular dysfunction. My father died at the age of 56 from a coronary heart attack on an flight to South Africa,so since the age of 17 I have been very tuned in to the risks of heart disease. And prolonged sitting is a MASSIVE causal risk.
Three elements of business to be successful and disrupt the status quo | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyDecember 1, 2024When you’re launching a company because you’ve seen the physical benefits that another country has seen from it, it’s the kind of inspiration to keep you focused. Yet changing customer perspectives is no mean feat.
10 Reasons You Need a Standing Desk in 2024
Posted by Gavin BradleyNovember 19, 2024Join us as we explore 10 compelling reasons why embracing a standing desk in 2024 is essentialfor unlocking your full potential, optimising your health, and embracing the future of work.
How to Use a Standing Desk
Posted by Gavin BradleyOctober 10, 2024These days the opportunity to stand at your desk at work is no longer a trend, but an essential choice for our health and well-being.
Review: What’s it Like to Have a Sit-Stand Desk? | Yo-Yo Desk
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 01, 2024Discover an office worker's experience with the Yo-Yo DESK PRO! Dive into the pros, cons, and transformative benefits of using an adjustable sit-stand desk
Workplace Leaders Top 50 Award Highlights | Yo-Yo DESK®
Posted by Gavin BradleyJuly 12, 2024Read how Gavin Bradley's recognition in the Workplace Leaders Top 50 highlights the impact of active working in promoting workplace wellness and innovation.
5 Common Mistakes Users Make with Standing Desks
Posted by Gavin BradleyJune 27, 2024Avoid common mistakes with standing desks to boost comfort, productivity, and health. Read expert advice and essential tips for using height-adjustable desks.
Active Working® at Clerkenwell Design Week
Posted by Gavin BradleyMay 21, 2024Look ahead to the Active Working® Seminar at Clerkenwell Design Week, with strategies to combat the "Sitting Disease" and promote health in the workplace.
Gavin Bradley in Workplace Leaders Top 50
Posted by Gavin BradleyMay 21, 2024Yo-Yo DESK® founder Gavin Bradley has been recognised in the Workplace Leaders Top 50! His initiatives are helping to promote healthier, more active workplaces.
Why You Should Host an Active Working® Seminar
Posted by Gavin BradleyMay 10, 2024Learn how hosting an Active Working seminar with Gavin Bradley can improve workplace health, productivity, and culture while combating sedentary behaviour.
Mayo Clinic Study: Health Benefits of Active Working
Posted by Gavin BradleyApril 19, 2024New research from the Mayo Clinic reveals the transformative impact of active working on cognitive function and overall health.
Celebrating On Your Feet Britain® 2024
Posted by Nicola DavenportApril 15, 2024Step into the rhythm of movement and vitality as we mark the calendar for On Your Feet Britain®, a nationwide call to action fostering activity and combatting sedentary habits.
What Height Should My Standing Desk Be?
Posted by Gavin BradleyMarch 28, 2024Explore the importance of proper desk height and discover tips to find the right height for your standing desk in our helpful guide.
Harvard Study: Sitting Too Much Threatens Brain Health
Posted by Gavin BradleyFebruary 5, 2024In a groundbreaking study published by the Harvard Medical School, startling revelations have surfaced regarding the connection betweenprolonged sitting and an increased risk of dementia, even for individuals who maintain a regular exercise routine.
Taiwanese Study: Risks of Prolonged Desk Sitting
Posted by Gavin BradleyJanuary 29, 2024Recent research from Taiwanese scientists, published by JAMA Network Open, has uncoveredconcerning health risks associated with prolonged periods of sitting at work.
New Year, New You: Movement Habits for 2024
Posted by Gavin BradleyJanuary 05, 2024Revitalise your work routine in the new year! Explore the benefits of movement habits and standing desks for wellness, and make 2024 your healthiest year yet!
Celebrating 10 Years of Get Britain Standing: A Decade of Movement
Posted by Gavin BradleyJanuary 5, 2024In 2024, we celebrate a decade of movement with Get Britain Standing! We'll uncover key insights and success stories, and explore the power of standing desks.
Your Health and the Future of Office Work
Posted by Gavin BradleyDecember 6, 2023Explore the changing dynamics of the future of office work! Discover solutions for wellness and a healthier, more productive future at work.
Ikigai and the Art of Work-Life Balance
Posted by Gavin BradleyNovember 15, 2023Discover the power of Ikigai for a work-life balance! Learn how to combine purpose, well-being, and movement for a fulfilling professional & personal journey.
What Sitting Down All Day Does to Your Body
Posted by Gavin BradleyOctober 10, 2023Discover the health risks of prolonged sitting, from back pain to heart issues. Learn how to combat the effects and improve well-being with ergonomic solutions.
How to Successfully Switch to a Standing Desk
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 27, 2023Master the transition to a standing desk with our essential tips on posture, setup, and listening to your body. Optimise health and productivity with Yo-Yo DESK!
Strategies and Solutions for Incorporating Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023Taking regular breaks throughout the workday is essential for incorporating movement and combatting the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Encourage employees to take short breaks every hour to stand up, stretch, and move around. These breaks provide an opportunity to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and re-energise the body and mind.
The Importance of Regular Movement at the Office
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 16, 2023In today's sedentary work culture, where many people spend hours sitting at desks, regular movement at the office has become more crucial than ever. The human body is designed for motion, and prolonged sitting periods can harm our overall well-being and productivity.
Unraveling the Mystery of “Ergonomics”: Why this Matters to You
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 1, 2023Ergonomics - a term frequently thrown around the workplace, but what does it really mean to you? It might be tempting to dismiss it as technical jargon, but in reality, ergonomics holds immense significance and directly influences our day-to-day lives. In this blog post, we'll delve into the essence of ergonomics, explore its importance, and discover how it can benefit you. Understanding ergonomics is pivotal for anyone seeking a healthy and comfortable working lifestyle.
Working from home essentials
Posted by Gavin BradleyApril 17, 2023Employers across the world were forced to switch from office working to home-based employment because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some have started to return to an office-based model, but many are allowing staff who want to work from home to continue to do so on a hybrid basis. You are most probably among them!
How to Increase Productivity with a Standing Desk
Posted by Gavin BradleyMarch 15, 2023Medical research is clear: prolonged time spent seated without getting out of your chair is disastrous for your health. Some suggest that hours spent sitting are as bad for your health as smoking, even if you are an active person outside working hours.
How to Boost Workplace Wellbeing Within Your Business
Posted by Gavin BradleyFebruary 7, 2023Workplace wellbeing is essential (not a nice-to-have) and more and more businesses now recognise the importance of investing in staff health and wellness.
Standing Desks: For a Better and Healthier Tomorrow!
Posted by Gavin BradleyJanuary 10, 2023Standing desks are increasingly popular among office workers – is it time you got one? And why?
Dangerous sitting levels have doubled under lockdown
Posted by Gavin BradleyDecember 12, 2022More of us are sitting for longer, yet 90% of staff believe their boss cares about their health - and the number of those using a standing desk has soared in the last 12 months.
Responsible Employers rush to equip home-workers for healthier prolonged WFH
Posted by Gavin BradleyNovember 4, 2022The traditional "office empire" is experiencing radical change as we move towards a new future where Working From Home (WFH) becomes the "new norm" for millions of us. More and more companies are completely re-thinking their workplace strategy and this means it is highly probable we will experience a complete flip in the acceptance of WFH as our primary workplace. The future office will be the place we travel into less frequently and more specifically for collaborative-type work.
Yo-Yo DESK® BIKE wins TV doc’s vote for workplace calorie burn
Posted by Gavin BradleyOctober 10, 2022Yo-Yo DESK® products prove that staying active at work is the best way of burning off snack calories, confirms a new episode of Channel 4’s popular How to Lose Weight Well show.
How Best to Use a Standing Desk?
Posted by Gavin BradleySeptember 14 , 2022Many office workers who spend most of their day at a desk complain of neck, shoulder or back pain. This pain is often caused by poor posture. Slouching over a keyboard can lead to hunched shoulders. This constant tension can cause tight back and shoulder muscles that ache even after the workday ends.
Health chief Matt Hancock is a standing desk convert
Posted by Gavin BradleyAugust 8, 2022Health Secretary Matt Hancock says every business should encourage employees to use sit-stand desks, just like him.
Standing at work makes for better, happier, healthier workers: OFFICIAL
Posted by Gavin BradleyJuly 5, 2022BMJ reports positive results from year-long study of standing desk usage by UK health workersIt’s official: using a Yo-Yo DESK® at work WILL improve both your health and your productivity.A study by health researchers at the University of Leicester has established that NHS staff who used sit-stand desks for a year experienced benefits including:
NHS standing desks help keep staff healthy
Posted by Gavin BradleyJune 10, 2022Yo-Yo DESK are helping boost workplace activity levels at the offices of Bury and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust – including treadmill work stations.
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WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo DESK®’s is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded the UK’s favourite range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of a community interest company dedicating much of his time to the non-profit work behind the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
With all our desktitles proudly made in Great Britain we work hard to build and maintain high quality reputation for quality and service. We are the only company to offer a Expert installation service and free delivery service. Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the nation’s favourite standing desk brand.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. Made in Britain, we also offer a Expert installation service and warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed with expert.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 1-2 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland UK). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our Expert installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed with expert.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our Expert installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a EXPERT installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.